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Virtual Field Trip to Washington’s Headquarters

August 23rd, 2019

 

It’s Friday, August 23, 2019, and time for a Virtual Field Trip at ClickSchooling!

 

Recommended Website:

Washington’s Headquarters

(https://www.nps.gov/vafo/learn/historyculture/washingtons_headquarters.htm)

Age Range: 10-18 (Grades 5-12, with parental supervision)

 

Take a virtual field trip to Valley Forge where Washington, as the Commander-In-Chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution, spent the winter of 1777.

When you get to this National Park Service site, click on the YouTube link to tour Washington’s Headquarters virtually. Then download the illustrated guidebook of Washington’s headquarters to read the history of the house and to see pictures of the interior including: 

  • Aides-de-Camp Office
  • Washington’s Office
  • Kitchen
  • Washington’s Bedroom
  • Aides-de-Camp Bedroom
  • and more

Back on the main page, be sure to click on the Washington’s Headquarters Quick Facts sheet to learn more. Also, if you click on the “View other self-guided touring options at the park” link, it will bring you to a new page where you can watch a Park movie: Valley Forge: A Winter Encampment.

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Animated Historical Maps of War

August 22nd, 2019

 

It’s Thursday, August 22, 2019, and time for Social Sciences at ClickSchooling!

 

Recommended Website:

Maps of War

(www.mapsofwar.com/)

Age Range: 10-18 (Grades 5-12, with parental supervision)

 

Put on your thinking caps! This incredible website provides free animated maps showing historical time lines in a period of about 90 seconds! They are sure to spark interest in historical events and lots of conversation.

When you get to the site, you’ll see some featured maps. For example, one of the most popular maps at the site is called “Imperial History of the Middle East” that presents an animation of who has controlled the Middle East over the course of 5,000 years of world history. 

Click on the featured maps to dive right in, or click on “Maps” at the top to find a menu of various maps presented on the site including: 

  • March of Democracy
  • History of Religion
  • Leadership and War
  • Pressure Vault
  • Signs of Occupation

When you are done there, be sure to click on “Library” at the bottom to find a selection of links to multimedia war maps on the Net. Includes topics such as: 

  • The Western Front, 1914 – 1918
  • The Darfur Tragedy
  • Global Migration – Map depicts flow of migrants and money worldwide

Although the subject matter (war) is grim, the historical perspective presented through these dynamic maps is sure to spark thought and discussion.
 
Note: This site is supported by randomly generated Google Ads. In addition, there are links to maps on other websites that we have not reviewed. AS ALWAYS, PARENTS SHOULD PREVIEW AND SUPERVISE EXPLORATION OF THIS SITE AND USE OF THE INTERNET.

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Free Multiplication Worksheets, Games and more!

August 19th, 2019

 

It’s Monday, August 19, 2019, and time for Math at ClickSchooling!

 

Recommended Website:

SuperTeacherWorksheets: Multiplication

(www.superteacherworksheets.com/multiplication.html)

Age Range: 6-10 (Grades 1-5, with parental supervision)

 

The printable worksheets available at this site will help your children with their multiplication facts.

Look for the word “Free” highlighted in yellow to find the worksheets that are available without membership/registration including: 

  • Multiplication Game – I Have / Who Has
  • Multiplication Timed Quiz 0-2
  • Multiplication Basic Facts 0 – 3
  • Multiplication Wheel (0-9)

Just click on a menu item and a new page opens with the worksheet and answer key.

When you’re done with multiplication, you can explore the assortment of other math topics on the left sidebar. There are also worksheets for reading & writing, phonics, grammar, spelling lists, social sciences and more. Again, look for the word “Free” (highlighted in yellow) to print/download worksheets free of charge.

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Kids Do Ecology!

August 13th, 2019

 

It’s Tuesday, August 13, 2019, and time for Science at ClickSchooling!

 

Recommended Website:

Kids Do Ecology

(kids.nceas.ucsb.edu/)

Age Range: 8-12 (Grades 3-7 approximately, with parental supervision)


Learn about the science of ecology with this archived website from the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis in Santa Barbara, California.


When you get to the site, you’ll see a menu of choices that includes: 

  • Learn About Ecology – Get an introduction to the study of ecology, learn about endangered species, find out about careers in ecology, and enjoy interviews with ecologists.
  • Data & Science – Discover the scientific method! Learn to analyze data and present results. Design your own ecology experiment.
  • World Biomes – Learn about the 5 major biomes including aquatic, desert, forest, grassland, and tundra. Discover the flora and fauna that thrive in each.
  • Marine Mammals – Meet Blue, Grey, and Humpback whales, a variety of dolphins, and sea otters!

Each section contains clickable links to information, videos, sound, and fun facts. You can also check out some classroom science projects and an assortment of links to other science websites.

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Virtual Field Trip to Drumhead Factory

August 9th, 2019

 

It’s Friday, August 9, 2019, and time for a Virtual Field Trip at ClickSchooling!

 

Recommended Website:

How It’s Made – Evans

(www.evansdrumheads.com/EVMediaDetail.Page?MediaId=411)

Age Range: 8 and up (Grades 2 and up; children with parental supervision)

  

A lot more goes into making a drumhead than you might imagine. At this website you can watch a professional video of manufacturing drumheads at the Evans Drumheads factory.

You’ll see:

  • plastic film cut into circles
  • application of internal flaps
  • molding the drumhead
  • making the drum hoops
  • assembling the drumheads
  • applying the “swoosh” sound
  • and more

When you’re through watching the video (about 5 minutes), explore the other videos in the Evans’ media library and learn how to tune a tom or snare drum. Watch backstage interviews with drummers and take some free drum lessons.   

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Free K-12 Literature Lessons & Activities

August 7th, 2019

 

It’s Wednesday, August 7, 2019, and time for Language Arts at ClickSchooling!

 

Recommended Website:

EDSITEment – Literature and Language Arts

(edsitement.neh.gov/lesson-plans?f%5B0%5D=lesson_plan_subject_topic_facet%3A9361)

Age Range: 5-18 (Grades K-12, with parental supervision)

 

This website sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities, offers free, high-quality online lesson plans to promote active learning in literature and language arts (as well as other subjects such as art and culture, history and social studies).

When you get to the site, you’ll see featured lesson plans. In the left sidebar is a sorting tool where you can select the grade level you want (K-5, 6-8, 9-12) and other features including subtopics such as: 

  • Listening
  • Reading
  • Speaking
  • Viewing
  • Writing

Click on any lesson title and a new page opens displaying the lesson including: 

  • Guiding Questions
  • Learning Objectives
  • Preparation
  • Lesson Activities
  • Lesson Extensions
  • Materials and Media

There is also a link to Student Activities, where you can choose Literature and Language Arts in two different grade ranges: K-5 and 9-12 .

The content is so extensive that a description here simply doesn’t do it justice. This is a remarkable resource for the home educator – so bookmark it to return often.

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